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    Mar 27, 2008, 11:58 AM
    Can I claim 2006 Tuition Fees on 2007 Tax Return
    I received Form 1098-T for 2006 after I had filed my taxes last year. (2006). I wanted to know if I will be able to claim my 2006 1098-T, along with my 2007 1098-T, on my 2007 Tax Return ? If so, how ?
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    Mar 28, 2008, 08:18 AM
    No- you can only claim tuition expenses paid in 2007 on your 2007 tax return. You can go back and amend your 2006 return to claim the tuition credit for that year - you submit form 1040X for 2006.
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    Mar 28, 2008, 10:57 AM
    Nope! You can amend your 2006 with that information .
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    Mar 28, 2008, 11:48 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by taxladywifeandmom
    nope! you can amend your 2006 with that information .
    Why nope! You agree to what ebaines said?
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